Secondary Education & Life Coordinator

Peter Paul Development Center

Secondary Education & Life Coordinator

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    The Secondary Education & Life Coordinator supports middle and high school youth. The incumbent will help participants gain knowledge, skills, and be connected to opportunities that build their social capital, increase employability, and sustain independence. The ideal candidate would implement an age-appropriate curriculum, support programming, events, and initiatives that aid participants to seek/obtain employment or gain access to college or other post-secondary education plans. The person in this role must embody Peter Paul’s values and share a passion for the mission by coordinating a high quality, safe experience for all students. All Peter Paul employees are expected to maintain high expectations for self, colleagues, students, and families and must maintain a professional, ethical, and responsible attitude to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere. Primary Responsibilities

    Perform outreach with key stakeholder groups to include alignment with Career & Technical Education (CTE) & college-readiness

    Research, implement and administer curriculum-based activities/programs (to include workforce and durable skills development) for participants

    Provide support and resources for teaching staff

    Facilitate in-person learning opportunities for program participants which can be in collaboration with other subject-matter deemed service providers

    Assess participant needs and develop individualized plans outlining employment, entrepreneurial and/or personal goals, and other post-academic plans towards independence with student-voice

    Provide ongoing educational assessment and periodic evaluation of planned goals and accomplishments for each participant

    In conjunction with the Data & Impact Manager, maintain a variety of reports for internal and external reporting purposes

    Apply an understanding of the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) to implement and manage a comprehensive student tutoring program

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in education (preferred) or equivalent work experience in youth development (minimum 2 years)

    Knowledgeable of CTE, mental health, and trauma informed care (required)

    Experience in program development to include planning, leading, and managing projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress (required)

    Strong interpersonal communications and mediating skills

    Sensitivity to issues around equity, diversity & inclusion, and relationship building

    Capacity to maintain integrity and confidentiality of program outcomes & participant information

    Work collaboratively with the Director of Education and Family & Community Engagement Manager on programming and curriculum for students

    Understanding of and familiarity working in an urban setting

    This full-time position will report to the Director of Education and requires being available during program hours as well as some evenings and weekends. The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.